"I don't think of myself as a terribly confident person. But I have a survival mechanism that was instilled in me by my mother." — Naomi Watts

Talking about her daughter Apple, Gwyneth Paltrow said:

"I think what surprised me the most about [motherhood], as sentimental as it sounds, is how much I love her. I just can't believe it. It's like a whole new dimension in emotion that I've never experienced. It's crazy."

"I have an amazing mother who's a real tough cookie. She taught me not to get emotional about [the stress of Hollywood], just be really practical and objective. Later, in the privacy of my own home, maybe I'll bawl or break some dishes, but you just have to keep going. It's not about fighting, it's about educating." —Zoe Saldana

"My mother used to dress rather risqué when I was a kid, and that sort of shocked me. I always thought moms were supposed to wear cardigans and flats, but she was in leather bracelets and minidresses. In hindsight, I thought it was pretty cool, but I'm probably more conservative because of it." — Drew Barrymore

"[My mom] is one of those people that you feel honored to meet. And no matter who you are, you fall in love with her because she is spiritual, she's inspiring, she's strong, she's funny, she's creative, she's talented... she's everything that I want to be." — Beyonce Knowles

"Apart from the fact that [Goldie Hawn] is my mother, she's a brilliant comedian and a force as a producer. She paved the way for women to produce and star in their own films, and to balance that with being the matriarch of our family is really inspiring." — Kate Hudson

"I remember being seven and asking my mom if I was as pretty as Monique [my best friend in grade school]. And with all the love in the world, my mum looked at me and said, "Oh, honey, you're so funny.' So, she doesn't lie to me...she answers the question by not answering and instead tells me what she thinks is my greatest strength." —Jennifer Aniston

"[My children] will work. Same as myself, same as David. They're not going to be the kinds of kids that just hang about. I want them to be able to fulfill their passions, but I think it's important that the children grow up and have respect for themselves." — Victoria Beckham

"I'm a singer. I'm a dancer. I'm a performer. I'm an actress. That's what I'm supposed to be doing. It makes me a better parent, a better person. I think I can just handle more than the average bear, you know?" – Jennifer Lopez

Kate Moss revealed that Lila Grace's birth marked a key moment in her life. "I felt like now I've got a partner in crime," she said "I'm never going to have to be on my own again."

"She comes in at bedtime and says, 'Mummy, do you think this is a good look?' and then she has a fashion crisis," Kate said. "I say, 'You will wear what I tell you,' but she says she's the adult of the bedroom. Now we lay the clothes out before she goes to bed - but then she goes, 'Mum, I need options'."

On having twins with her husband Julia Roberts said "How lucky we are that we love each other so much that we burst into three pieces."

In another interview in which the actress talked about training for her first half-marathon while filming Eat, Pray, Love Julia revealed her motivation: “I just wanted to show my kids that the power of a female body is more than just giving birth".

Designer Tory Burch said of her mother:

"She's the eternal optimist. She always used to say, "No matter how bad today might seem, you wake up tomorrow and it’s a whole new day." Of course, she is a constant design inspiration for us. She is also the most stylish woman I know."

"The time I'm not spending with my kid has to be worth it" — Jessica Alba